Fourth in the Kennel Club Books’ Classics series, The Golden Retriever recognizes the ever-popular all-American breed in this one spectacular volume. Written by author, breeder, and judge, Jeffrey G. Pepper, this book’s engaging chapters on everything from the breed’s accomplishments in performance events, to their participation as service dogs make it much more than just “another breed book.” With more than 100 vintage and modern photographs of the breed, this book is a must-have for every Golden owner.
From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "One Good Dog" comes a novel about a woman's cross-country journey to find her lost dog, and discover herself.
Come for the coffee, stay for the supernatural adventure. There's more than one way to catch a ghost, and it's never been this fun! Katy and her grandmother have always used coffee to catch ghosts. It pays the bills and keeps them in high-end beans. After her grandmother dies and a rival ghost hunter moves to town, Katy fears things will never be the same. She's right. Malcolm changes everything. When Christmas brings both strangers and ghosts of the past to Springside, Katy fears her new business, new relationship, and quiet hometown will never be the same. She’s right, again. Once she uncovers long-held family secrets, Katy finds herself entangled in past and present—and on a mission to find the truth. To unravel the mystery that links her family with Malcolm’s, she’ll need to bargain with a powerful entity and face retribution from the necromancer community. Where Katy must go, Malcolm can’t follow. She’ll need to make the ultimate sacrifice. To save Malcolm, Springside, and everything she loves, Katy will need to give them up forever. Coffee & Ghosts is a cozy paranormal mystery/romance told in a series of novellas. The Complete Coffee and Ghosts contains all books in the series and is perfect if you like quirky stories that are a little bit scary, a little bit romantic, and a whole lot of fun.
This endearing friendship story about a boy and his dog from a Pulitzer Prize–winning writer gently explores a timeless question: who’s really in charge? Meet Sid. He’s an ordinary kid. He’s far from perfect. But to Murphy, Sid’s faithful dog, Sid is the whole world. Murphy thinks Sid is the absolute best—and that he’s in charge of everything. Sid loves Murphy right back, but he can’t help but wonder what Murphy would think if he realized the truth: Sid’s just a kid, and Murphy’s just a dog, and neither one can control the world. This deceptively simply picture book is the perfect start to a discussion about a subject seldom seen in children’s books—the nonthreatening feel of a world based on fact and reason, and not faith.
For over forty years, Henry Lauren Clinton was a prominent criminal attorney in New York City. He tried some of the most celebrated cases of the 19th century in that city. Here, in his own words, are some of those extraordinary cases in detail. From murder to money to adultery, Clinton walked the seamy side of one of America's most dangerous cities. Inside are the celebrated trials of Polly Bodine for the murder of the wife and child of her brother, the trial of counterfeiter John Cantor, the Forrest divorce case, and many others. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.
Your Golden Retriever Puppy Month by Month provides new pet owners with everything you need to know and do at each stage of development to make sure your playful, energetic puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted companion. A veterinarian, a trainer, and a breeder team up to cover all the questions new owners tend to have, and many they don’t think to ask, including: * What to ask the breeder before bringing your puppy home. * Which vaccinations your puppy needs and when to get them. * How to make potty training as smooth (and quick) as possible. * What to do when your puppy cries at night. * Why and how to crate train your puppy. * When socialization should happen and how to make sure it does. * When your puppy is ready to learn basic commands—like Sit, Stay, and Come—and the best way to teach them. * When and how to go about leash training. * How much exercise your puppy needs to stay physically and mentally healthy. * What, how much, and when to feed your puppy to give him the nutrition he needs without the extra weight he doesn’t. * When your puppy is ready for obedience training and how to make sure it works. * How and how often to bathe your puppy, brush his coat, clip his nails, and brush his teeth. * How to know when a trip to the vet is needed. * What causes problem behaviors, when to expect them, and how to correct them.
A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!
A moving selection of poems for dog lovers, accompanied by charismatic line drawings, from a poet with an "unfailing mastery of her medium" (New York Times Book Review). Reflecting on her long and celebrated career in poetry, two-time National Book Award finalist Linda Pastan was struck by the number of dogs that have appeared in her poems—whether as the primary subject or in the briefest of allusions. Dogs run through these poems, so to speak. The poems span the lighthearted to the serious, from the antics of training a recalcitrant dog to the grief at a beloved dog’s death. With warmth, dignity, and quiet power, Pastan explores the many roles of these devoted animals, from household pet to Argos, Pluto, and the Dog Star. "Envoi" We’re signing up for heartbreak, We know one day we’ll rue it. But oh the way our life lights up The years a dog runs through it.
The acclaimed debut short story collection that introduced the world to an arresting and unforgettable new voice in fiction, from multi-award winning author ZZ Packer Her impressive range and talent are abundantly evident: Packer dazzles with her command of language, surprising and delighting us with unexpected turns and indelible images, as she takes us into the lives of characters on the periphery, unsure of where they belong. We meet a Brownie troop of black girls who are confronted with a troop of white girls; a young man who goes with his father to the Million Man March and must decide where his allegiance lies; an international group of drifters in Japan, who are starving, unable to find work; a girl in a Baltimore ghetto who has dreams of the larger world she has seen only on the screens in the television store nearby, where the Lithuanian shopkeeper holds out hope for attaining his own American Dream. With penetrating insight, ZZ Packer helps us see the world with a clearer vision. Fresh, versatile, and captivating, Drinking Coffee Elsewhere is a striking and unforgettable collection, sure to stand out among the contemporary canon of fiction.
